Great Falls Gets Confirmed Great Northern Cut Off to City
Great Northern will build a new line from Flowerree 24 miles out, cross the Missouri at Rainbow Falls, then run along the south river bluff to the city depot. Contractor Follet of St Paul to begin work. depot remains, later may switch to a south side steel bridge, boosting business confidence while easing west side concerns.
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Great Falls
Hill
Montana Central
Thut
Standard
St. Paul
Follet
Flowerree
Missouri River
Rainbow Falls
Crooked Falls
Eilver
Park Drive
Sun River Orage
Flowerree Haseen
Missouri
The
Black Eagle Falls
West Side
Court fines Donovan in weakness of punctuality in June case
In Great Falls the district court ordered Colonel James Donovan to answer for a $50 judgment owed to James T. Branford. A bench warrant issued after he failed to appear. He explained he thought 10 o'clock meant 10 o'clock, the judge fined him $19 for tardiness with payment due by Monday or confinement. Calendar set July entries for various cases.
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Great Falla
James Donovan
Saliiffy
James T. Branford
Coloml
Donovan
Mullery
Race
A. Bundermeir
A. Shea
H. C. Lewis
Great Northern R. R. 'O
L. J. McCown
Great Northern R. BR. Co
Talcott M. Tyler
Great Northern R. KR. Co
Cleora PD
Sprague
W. H. Brown
J. M. Gaunt
P. P. Lee
D. R. Edwards
James Boyd Rubbell, Jr
F. W. Flintoe
Charlies Lampman
Emma Pratt
Albert D. Pratt
William Heidenreich
Proctor
H. G. Kleinzie
Jennie Whipple Mining
Inquest Opens Over Body Found at Arias Bridge
Great Falls reports details scarce after inquest into a man found near Arias Bridge beyond Benton to determine cause of death. Officials recover limited evidence and await further testimony.
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Great Falls
Arias Bridge
Benton
Yestery
Unclear Identity in Local Inquest Cites Exposure and Alcohol
A verdict named McGuire as the deceased with causes given as exposure and alcoholism. The brief notes the subject’s identity and cites the coroner’s findings.
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McGuire
Notable Visitors and Travel Notes From Great Falls
Great Falls sees a parade of visitors from diverse places. O C Tingley arrives from Big Sandy, John F E Cashman from Chateau, Mrs. Francis Shafer from Lewistown, Miss Annie McHale from Shelby, CC Power and WJ Bickett from Helena, Gordon H Place from Fergus county, Mike Warren from San Francisco, L S McIarre from San Diego, and H W McEwan from Chicago. The Benton coach returned after 12 hours 1W minutes. Fort Shaw Indian school group travels home to Belknap and Fort Peck reservations. J A Joanson from Boston arrives, Luce and Manning, wool buyers expect more buyers soon.
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Cc. R. Power
W. J. Bickett
Helena
Gordon H. Place
Fergus County
Mike Warren
Sanfrancisco
L. S. Mclarre
The
Neihart Concentrator Company
San Diego
Cal
Benton
Lewistown
S. McEwan
Chicago
McEwen
Dr. Heidleman
Fort Shaw
Belknap
Fort Peck
Rainfall Falls Across Great Falls Region All Day
Clouds thickened and rain began around two in the afternoon, continuing for hours. Early indications suggest the downpour is widespread across this portion of the state.
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Great Falls
Two Men Fined After Go-As-You-Please Batting Match
Great Falls on Central avenue saw John Lindstrom and W G Harris fined ten dollars each by Judge Hawkins and ordered confined to police grounds after a go as you please batting match yesterday afternoon.
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Great Falls
John Lindstrom
W. G. Harris
Central Avenue
Hawkins
Not All That It Is Painted on Civil Service Transfers
Quotes Tam urging more clerical transfers to improve public service and reduce red tape. He notes reforms under civil service law allow department switches with mutual consent or transfer rights, suggesting two misfit clerks could excel in other departments.
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Tam
Star
Sneeze in Court Sparks Name Confusion
A fragmented court scene shows a judge confronting a witness Isidor Gregpolececky after a disputed sneeze incident. The exchange hints at courtroom chaos and name mix ups during testimony.
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Hellere West
Isidor Gregpolececky
Nome miner from Montana rises to Cape Nome fortune
Frank W. Mettler ex stenographer from Northern Montana struck luck in Nome earning stakes in four Cape Nome mining claims and a law practice. He turned down 596 000 for one claim and now holds interests in Dexter creek and other fields plus a Cape Nome abstract office stake. He stays to manage mining interests for Captain Healy and eyes new beach field further east.
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Frank
Montana
Nome
Anvil Creek
Nealy
Dawson
Michaels
Cape Nome
Cape
Nome Abstract
Dexter Creek
Mettler
Shovel Creek
Burt Mettler
Roanoke
Dudley Dubose
Frank Mettler
Tenth Judicial District
Woalth
Monte Uriato
Healy
North American Trading Company
Alaska
Russian Siberia
Local notes from Missoula and vicinity include sales and arrests
Geoffrey Lavell and P. M. Reilly with spouses return from Eastern trips while Crains complete a month in the East. Braddard & Ross sold the C F Davis residence to Robert Moore for 1100. James Calder jailed five days for drunkenness. J F Smith fined 25 plus costs for disturbing the peace. Dave Morris to Camas Prairie to train for state races. Swedish Lutheran services tomorrow at 11 and in the evening. Ralph Moore buys J J Boyce residence on North Third street. A J Street jailed five days for disturbance at Exchange lodging house.
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Geoffrey Lavell
P. M. Reilly
Mrs. Reilly
Mrs. Crain
Violette Higgins
Cave
Wilkinson
Rock Creek
Braddard & Ross
C. F. Davis
West Main Street
Robert Moore
James Calder
H. M. Ogden
Bozeman
W. A. Boswell
Fred Proebster
Stark
J F. Smith
Hayes
J. FE. Smith
Cedar Township
Dave Morris
Hayes & Marsh
Camas Prairie
Missoula
Ralph Moore
J. J. Boyce
Larson Uses Persuasion Aided by Constable McCormick
Street fought desperately but was jailed, with assistance from Constable McCormick and Larson in the case.
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Larson
McCormick
Street
Personal news notes from regional travelers and visitors
Dr. Morris returned from a short trip to Butte. Nat S. Little came back from a business trip to Mullan. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Browne returned Friday on the Copper City Limited. W. A. Wright visited from Stevensville. George Miller traveled on yesterday's Coeur d Alene train. Dr. G. T. McCullough spent the day in Bitter Root valley attending to sheep. Attorney W. M. Draffen came from Hamilton. Mrs. R. D. Beck and son Ellis Ledman will visit Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert in the Lolo. Wilbur M. Hinchman and wife from Butte visiting Hinchman family. Tyler B. Thompson went to Wallace with George Beckwith for several days. Prof. W. H. Cobleigh of the agricultural college visits Billout valley then heads to the coast for vacation. Rev. C. H. Linley and Rev. Charles Quinney and wife came from Lothrop after fishing and left for Philipsburg where Quinney preaches Sunday.
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Dr. Morris
Butte
Nat S. Little
Mullan
A. B. Browne
Copper City Limited
W. A. Wright
Stevensville
George Miller
Coeur d'Alene
G. T. McCullough
Bitter Root Valley
W. M. Draffen
Hamilton
R. D. Beck
Ellis Ledman
Gilbert
Wilbur M. Hinchman
Mr. Hinchman
Tyler B. Thompson
Wallace
George Beckwith
W. H. Cobleigh
The
Agricultural College
Billou Toot Valley
Missoula July 4 Baseball Showdown Planned
Hugh Campbell and fellow seasoned players have arranged a July 4 game in Missoula. The best local team will face a fast Butte amateur squad featuring top mining camp talent at the old athletic park. Grand stand will hold a large crowd and admission is free.
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Missoula
Hugh Campbell
Butte
Athletic Park
Northern Pacific train fire near Woodlin destroys outhouse car
In Missoula on June 30 the westbound No. 53 fast freight of the Northern Pacific caught fire. Conductor Biehler spotted the blaze and hurried to Woodlin where he set out the burning car loaded with outhouses for distribution at stations. The car burned on the sidetrack.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Woodln
Biehler
Woodlin
West End
Train Collision Near Tuscor Kills Mongolian Worker
A freight train hit a handcar carrying Chinese workers 131 miles west of Missoula at Tuscor. One Mongolian worker was killed and others injured as the handcar failed to be seen around a sharp curve by the engineer.
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Missoula
Tuscor
Fire Department Transitions to New Organization
Watts Turned Over Missoula June 30 fire department held a meeting to formally turn over department affairs to the new unit. Old volunteers drew conclusions as the transition proceeded in the city.
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Missoula
Fire Department
Empress at Home Shows Gentle Side in Pekin Reception
The dowager empress of China 64 hosts foreign wives and other European women at the Pekin palace. Guests ride in sedan chairs and a palace tram as the empress, cheerful but frail, mingles with visitors. Prince Puchun 14 is presented as the throne’s possible successor. The empress gives each guest a pear ring and brocades.
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China
Pekin
Puchun
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Report From Cocoa Nut Grove
A. Sanders of Cocoa nut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea in the area. He says a severe attack was cured by four doses of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and that others he recommended it to also found it the best medicine they ever used.
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Mr. A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove, Fla
Chamberlain
Right From Sylvan Valley News Praises Chamberlain Remedies
The editor of the Sylvan Valley News Brevard endorses Chamberlain’s Colic Choera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for twenty years. A family habit shows it can prevent hours of suffering before a physician is needed. Charles Holzhauer of Newark says it suits coughs colds and hoarseness and is safely sold by all druggists.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
Neo
Chamberlain
Charles Holzhauer
Drugeist
Newark
N. J
Silver Declaration and 16 to 1 Debate at Democratic Convention
Kansas City reports brisk hotel activity as delegates and boomers arrive for the convention amid a fight over the 16 to 1 silver plank. Leaders push reaffirmation of Chicago lines while others want sharper edits. In Springfield, August Van Wyck notes East abstention and West belated conciliation as Southern leaders ease stance.
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Kansas City
New Democracy
National Committee
Jones
William J. Stone
Chicago
Lincoln
Bryan
Coeur d'Alene
Rose
Milwaukee
James Dpd. Richardson
Tennessee
House
Springfield
Augustus van Wyck
New York
James R. Waddill
Judge van Wyck
New England
Metal Market Update NY Lead at 4 Copper at 14.25
New York metal market notes show lead priced at 4 and copper at 14.25 percent in early trading. Brokers indicate steady demand as copper casting activity rises.
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New York
The Danger of Passion to a Woman's Beauty
An expert warns that bad temper and constant worry wreck a woman's appearance by fading eye luster, flabby muscles, and wrinkle formation. Frequent fits of anger harm moral self control and may shorten life, while ignoring the advice fuels further outbursts.
Possum Hunting Traditions and Darkey Folklore Described
An article describes southern possum hunts with a focus on black hunters, dogs, and gear. It details pre hunt preparations, the two hunt styles, the behavior of possums, the hunt process, and the ritual fattening and preparation of the animal for a supper, using period dialect and vivid imagery.
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Mason and Dixon Line
Darkey
Darkey Hunter
Frank Briers
Minister’s marital judgment sparks Easter bonnet quip
In Yonkers a light exchange between a young husband and wife turns on a minister who married them. The husband jokes the minister would make a good husband, while the wife countered that he did not seem to make a very low one when he married them.
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Yonkers Statesman
Odd Signboard Messages on Staten Island Winds
A bicyclist reports discovering two unsigned, puzzling signs near a Staten Island windmill and a rude wharf. One reads DIe WIND MILI FER SAIL and another BOATS TO HIMRK, with a third WE LIVE TO DYE AND DYE TO LIVE.
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New York
Staten Island
Staten Island Sound
Feasting boar head in merrie England story
The Carolinian describes the boar head as a centerpiece at an English feast, recalling a wild boar dish from historic merrie England. It notes how the noble table showcased hunting legends and festive rituals, reflecting age old feasting customs.
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Merrie England
Marquis of Waterford Defeats Tim Brady in a Daring Side Bet
The Marquis stops his chariot near his Irish estate to confront Tim Brady nicknamed the cock of the north. Brady accepts a five pound challenge, is swiftly defeated after a short bout, and the marquis keeps the prize brass emblem.
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Weekly
Telegraph
Waterford
Tim Brady
Belfast
North
Marquis An
Richest Club in the World in London Diamond House
The Diamond Club, a private London lodge in Hatten garden, is described as the wealthiest exclusive club. Its members are tradespeople in diamonds who conduct large trades in a secluded, secure room with glass roofed court, where gem displays and high value transactions occur daily.
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Philadelphia Times
Hatten Garden
London
South Africa
Diamond Club
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Shelby
Boston
Luce & Maning
Omece
Mrs
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Fourth Judicial District
Western
Montana News
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C. H. Linley
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Lothrop
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Philipsburg
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James D. Richardson
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